Do-Now: If you’re an Emperor, how would you increase the status and reputation of your empire?

Two Greek words meaning “Horse” and “Track” Big enough to hold 60,000 spectators. Modern day stadium. It was built for entertainment of citizens Uses Greek and Roman architecture style.

A huge church that has huge dome set on top of a rectangular base that includes mosaic. means Holy Wisdom Uses Greek, Roman, Persian and Middle eastern styles of architects. located in Turkey

People kept and share Roman tradition However, rarely spoke their original language, Latin. Most of the people spoke Greek Orthodox Christian Church

Hired a group of legal experts to sift through 400 years of Roman law The Justinian code Became the law of the land and it Formed the basis for civil law in Western civilization. Germany, Italy, South Africa, USA, and many others uses law similar to Justinian code

Laws aboutJustinian CodeAmerican Laws Women’s RightsAll women can own property, make contracts and will, and bring a lawsuit. All women can own property, make contracts and wills, bring a lawsuit. Women are guaranteed the same right as men. RobberyRobbery was a crime. The victim could sue the robber for up to four times the values of the stolen property. Robbery is a crime and is punishable by a fine and/ or a prison sentence. Failure to pay debts People had to pay the debt back. People owed something had to the person owing them to gain debt back. MurderMurder was punished by banishment Murder is punished by a prison sentence or death. InheritanceWomen could not inherit property from their husbands unless it was provided in a will. Children received equal amounts of the father’s estate. Standard law allows wives and children to divide an estate. Other directions can be provided for in a will.